瀾
瀾
20 strokes
Meanings
large waves
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ラン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
なみ
Common Words
1
disturbance; trouble; commotion; uproar; turmoil
2
ups and downs (e.g. in life); vicissitudes
3
Obsolete term; Orig. meaning
small and large waves
1
stormy and full of drama; full of ups and downs; with many vicissitudes
Examples
彼の一生は波瀾万丈であった。
His life was full of ups and downs.
1
very involved and troublesome situation; complicated twists and turns
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